Suppose an American Worker Can Make 20 Pairs of Shoes

Multiple Choice

Suppose an American worker can make 20 pairs of shoes or grow 100 apples per day. On the other hand, a Canadian worker can produce 10 pairs of shoes or grow 20 apples per day. The opportunity cost of a pair of shoes is _____ for the United States than Canada, so Canada has a(n) _____ advantage at producing shoes.

A) higher; comparative
B) lower; comparative
C) higher; absolute
D) lower; absolute